Bargara State School vs Kalkie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bargara State School
Mon Repos · Government primary · Prep-6
385 students · ICSEA 992
Kalkie State School
Kalkie · Government primary · Prep-6
322 students · ICSEA 972
| Measure | Bargara State School Mon Repos QLD | Kalkie State School Kalkie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #388 of 804 | #374 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2992 of 4,908 | #2930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 385 | 322 |
| Girls / boys | 176 / 209 | 136 / 186 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 972 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 33% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 27.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 7% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 12% |
| Suburb | Mon Repos 4670 | Kalkie 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bargarass.eq.edu.au | kalkiess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (46.1 vs 46.8).
- •Bargara State School has the higher ICSEA (992 vs 972), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kalkie State School has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.9).
- •Bargara State School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 322.
- •Kalkie State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 0%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bargara State School better than Kalkie State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bargara State School and Kalkie State School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Mon Repos and Kalkie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bargara State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Kalkie State School has 11.7.
How do Bargara State School and Kalkie State School rank in QLD?
Bargara State School is 388th of 804 and Kalkie State School is 374th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.